Even pathogens have their limits. When it gets too hot or too dry, some pathogens — like many living things — search for cooler, wetter and more hospitable climes.
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Digging for Newer, Cleaner Solutions: WVU-Led Team Tapped to Explore Geothermal Energy
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Climate Science Researcher Contributes to Tropical Forest Vulnerability Index
Climate science researcher Katia Fernandes contributed to a large National Geographic-sponsored project to develop a tropical rainforest vulnerability index.
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Protect Habitat ‘Stepping Stones’ to Help Species Cope With Climate Change, Scientists Say
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